Publications by authors named "J I Christoforakis"
Synovial shelves of the knee: association with chondral lesions.
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc
December 2006
The objectives of the present study were to evaluate whether synovial shelves of the knee are associated with increased incidence of chondral lesions and to determine which types of plica are associated with significant articular damage. Data were collected prospectively from 1,000 consecutive knee arthroscopies. Of these patients, 321 (32.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: The objective of the present study was to evaluate whether horizontal cleavage and complex meniscus tears, which are degenerative tears, are associated with an increased incidence of cartilage damage, in comparison with patients having other patterns of meniscal injury.
Type Of Study: Case series study.
Methods: Data were collected prospectively from 497 consecutive knee arthroscopies carried out from 1997 to 2001.
Effects of lateral retinacular release on the lateral stability of the patella.
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc
March 2006
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to analyze how lateral retinacular release impacts the stability of the patella using cadaver specimens and a materials testing machine.
- Results showed a significant decrease (16-19%) in the force needed to laterally displace the patella at shallow knee flexion angles (0, 10, and 20 degrees) after the procedure.
- The findings indicate that while lateral retinacular release reduces the required force at certain angles, it may not be an effective treatment for patellar lateral instability overall.
Internal derangements of the knee associated with patellofemoral joint degeneration.
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc
October 2005
The objective of the present study was to evaluate whether internal derangements of the knee joint are associated with patellofemoral joint (PFJ) degeneration. Data were collected prospectively from 1,000 consecutive knee arthroscopies. Chondral lesions were observed in 854 patients, and these patients were included in this study.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe results of hemiarthroplasty for shoulder fracture were evaluated in 26 patients, 20 women and 6 men with a mean age of 64.7 +/- 8.2 years.
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